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10 Great Sporting Photos

Photography is an amazing art form. Not only does it capture timeless moments and memories, but it also tells a powerful story that can tug on heartstrings and invoke rage and emotion. Photography is indeed an art and it takes a very skillful eye to capture the most amazing subjects at the right time. Sports photography is one such amazing art since it has captured some of the very best and most memorable moments in sports history and here are some of the best sports photos of all-time:
1. Ali vs. Williams
Boxing is always a fun sport to watch as two men (or women) go at it in the ring. This photo of the great Muhammad Ali and Cleveland Williams on November 14, 1966 is pretty memorable since record-breaking bout saw Ali knock out Williams.

2. “The Catch”
Football is America’s favorite sport and this photography that’s known as “The Catch” is at an NFC Championship game on Jan. 10, 1982 and shows 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark catching a touchdown.

3. Michael Phelps
This particular photo is of swimmer and Olympian Michael Phelps at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

4. Greg Olson
Baseball is America’s past time and this photo is of the World Series Game 1 on October 19, 1991 and shoes Atlanta Braves catcher Greg Olson upside down after tagging someone out at home base.

5. Tiger Woods
As one of the greatest golfers of our time, this photo is of Tiger Woods playing at the Masters in April 8, 2011, which he won by two strokes.

6. Brandi Chastain
Soccer isn’t as popular as it is all over the world in America, but this photo is memorable because U.S. women’s soccer player Brandi Chastain is celebrating after kicking the World Cup-winning penalty kick on July 10, 1999.

7. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell
Two former NBA giants, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, trying to block each other from the ball on April 5, 1968 during a 76ers game in Philadelphia.

8. Michael Jordan
No list would be complete without a photo of all-time great NBA player Michael Jordan. Here he is mid-air going for a basket.

9. Bobby Orr
Here’s a picture from the Stanley Cup Finals, Game 4 on May 10, 1970 with Bobby Orr celebrating his Cup-winning goal.

10. Serena Williams
Here’s Serena Williams at the Australian Open on January 21, 2007 as she celebrates a point against opponent Maria Sharapova.